Merriam, Minnesota facts for kids

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Extinct town
Merriam Location in Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Scott
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (EDT)

Merriam was once a small town located in Scott County, within the U.S. state of Minnesota. Today, Merriam is no longer an active town; it has completely disappeared. This means there are no buildings or people living there anymore.

What Happened to Merriam?

Merriam was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1866. This process is called "platting." It means the town's streets and lots were laid out on paper.

Who Was Merriam Named After?

The community got its name from a man named John L. Merriam. He was an important person in Minnesota's government. He served as a legislator, which means he was a member of the state's law-making body.

When Did Merriam Have a Post Office?

A post office was opened in Merriam in 1872. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, it closed just one year later in 1873. It reopened in 1879 but then closed permanently in 1905. The closing of the post office often signals that a town is shrinking or no longer active.

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